Compost

I think compost should have its own suggestions there is so many questions most people have. Also leaf mulch can go in it along with manures

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Marsh on January 16, 2009 at 4:48pm

How about a "Soil" category that includes topics on compost, manures, and other amendments?

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Permalink Reply by bob on January 17, 2009 at 8:32am

kevin marsh, think thats a good idea. bob

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Permalink Reply by Debra Norton on January 16, 2009 at 7:11pm

Mine is frozen in process right now, but I got leaves in the fall and I put organic coffee filters(brown ones) and coffee grounds, organic egg shells, and organic carrot scrapings together for compost.

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Permalink Reply by Nanette Breer on January 18, 2009 at 1:35pm

Debra, your compost sounds a lot like mine right now. I do add all from the kitchen scraps that do not contain animal fats, except for egg shells. I have many leaves and I try to turn and water it weekly if it is not frozen. I was able to improve my soil just because of the compost. I also added a lot of peat after spending time in the northwest, where the soil there is full of peat!

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Permalink Reply by Debra Norton on January 18, 2009 at 7:28pm

Is it bad to put the organic egg shells in?

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Permalink Reply by Sally Popper on January 22, 2009 at 10:50am

It is my understanding that any types of egg shells are ok--just not the eggs inside.
Sally Popper

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Permalink Reply by Sally Popper on January 22, 2009 at 10:52am

Just keep in mind that commercial peat is depleting the reserves, as I understand it, so is not as environmentally sound choice as other forms of humus.
Sally Popper

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Permalink Reply by Sally Popper on January 22, 2009 at 10:53am

I keep adding kitchen scraps all winter and just find some leaves to cover them. They "pre-rot" through the freeze and thaw process and are ready to cook in the spring.
Sally Popper